18367653. SEAT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLES simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
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SEAT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Han Su Yoo of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Dong Woo Jeong of Gwacheon-si (KR)
Byung Yong Choi of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Ho Sub Lim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Hwa Jun Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jae Hyun Park of Hwaseong-si (KR)
SEAT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18367653 titled 'SEAT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLES
The patent application describes a seat ventilation device for vehicles that can perform both air cleaning and seat ventilation functions, with the ability to select one function at a time.
- The device includes a base duct mounted in the seat with an indoor outlet for discharging air into the vehicle interior.
- A blower is assembled with the base duct to intake air from the vehicle interior and can be connected to either the indoor outlet or a seat outlet on the cover duct.
- The cover duct is mounted on the base duct and has a seat outlet connected to the blower for discharging air to the seat.
- An air cleaning module is mounted on the blower to filter the air taken in through the blower.
- An opening and closing door in the cover duct can selectively open either the seat outlet or the indoor outlet.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for improving air quality and comfort in vehicles. - Public transportation vehicles to enhance passenger experience. - Medical transport vehicles to provide clean and ventilated seating for patients.
Problems Solved: - Poor air quality in vehicles. - Lack of proper ventilation in seating areas. - Limited options for integrated air cleaning and ventilation systems in vehicles.
Benefits: - Improved air quality for passengers. - Enhanced comfort during travel. - Customizable settings for air cleaning and ventilation.
Commercial Applications: Title: Integrated Seat Ventilation and Air Cleaning System for Vehicles This technology can be utilized in various vehicles such as cars, buses, and ambulances to provide passengers with clean and ventilated seating, enhancing overall comfort and well-being during travel.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device switch between air cleaning and seat ventilation functions? 2. What are the maintenance requirements for the air cleaning module?
Original Abstract Submitted
A seat ventilation device for vehicles which is configured to perform both an air cleaning function and a seat ventilation function, and is operated to perform one selected function. The seat ventilation device includes a base duct mounted in a seat and having an indoor outlet configured to discharge air to an interior of a vehicle, a blower assembled with the base duct, configured to intake air in the interior of the vehicle and selectively connected to the indoor outlet, a cover duct mounted on the base duct and having a seat outlet selectively connected to the blower so as to discharge air to the seat, an air cleaning module mounted on the blower so as to filter the air taken in through the blower, and an opening and closing door located in the cover duct and configured to open selectively either the seat outlet or the indoor outlet.
